NOVEMBER 2008 • VOL 9, NO 11 JNONLINE.US 4 ,4 J7 features B12 Splendid Table Fair Radom entertains with dazzling style and dollops of surprises at her Bloomfield Hills home. B17 Now You're Cookin' Innovative cooking classes by top local chefs can help you lure your clan back to the family dinner table. B24 Mad About Michigan U-M ultra fan reveals his personal "M Den." departments B5 Faces B6 All's Fare B8 Platinum Plates B10 The Buzz B27 Planner B30 Four Questions ON THE COVER: A dazzling Thanksgiving table, created exclusively for JN Platinum by Fair Radom of Bloomfield Hills, features Anna Weatherly china and linens in rich hues of green and purple. PHOTOGRAPH BY GLENN TRIEST PAGE DESIGN BY LINDSAY SCHWARTZ OUR MISSION STATEMENT Platinum is a monthly lifestyle magazine published by the Detroit Jewish News. it reflects at aspects of life in the Metro Detroit Jewish community, including decor, fashion, food, health, spiri- tuality, books, shopping and more. Whether profiling a unique member of our community or the latest hot spot or trend you should know about, Platinum's got it covered. Our goal is to be a part This extraordinary collection will be on view from Thursday, I 1 /6 through Saturday, 11 /8 at our West Bloomlield location. Join us for a Champagne Reception car i 1 hursday, 11 /6 6pm 9pm, West Bloomfield DIAM0NOS Orchard Mall, West Bloomfield • 248.932.7700 `twelve Oaks Mall, Novi • 248.05.1800 • wvvw.tappers.com of the fabric of the Jewish and Metro Detroit communities and to reflect those who have created it — our readers. JN platimun • NOVEMBER 2008 • B3